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Dozens of high-rise and multi-story managers and board members sat with community association industry leaders at the Chelsea Five GastroPub at the Tropicana Atlantic City May 4th to discuss issues of importance to their associations.  After this, attendees mingled at a cocktail and networking session. If interested in joining one of our future sessions, please …

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Managers are subjected to a wide range of people’s antics. According to some mental health organizations (for the United States): 9.7% of adults experience major depressive or bipolar disorder 1.1% of adults have schizophrenia 7.7% of the population has a substance abuse disorder ​​​Do the math — if you have 1,000 people in your association, …

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For years boards have dealt with misleading headlines about flags. Maybe headlines stating boards don’t like babies are next. Boards cannot say “No” to unit owner day-care centers. Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1199 that “prohibits homeowner associations…condominium complexes from banning or unreasonably restricting in-home day care operations,” from owners’ units. Direct access The …

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Physical hugs are a known stress reducer. But, in the professional environment of managers and board members, this could be problematic. It’s easy to feel disconnected when physical contact is limited. This is where virtual hugs come in. Virtual hugs can have an influence on the stress reduction While they may not have the same …

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Whispering is a natural and common way for people to communicate in certain situations. Whether it’s sharing a secret or trying to avoid being overheard, whispering is often the preferred method of communication. However, whispering between board members can give off the impression that they are up to no good. Whispering creates a sense of …

If you’re on the board, don’t whisper in the lobby Read More »

A spark arrestor is equipment that is put in place that reduces flammable debris like sparks from escaping a combustion source. An example would be a chimney. Some governmental agencies and community associations already require spark arrestors. Now, whether or not your city or town requires spark arrestors, your insurance company may or may soon. …

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The elderly man tells his son he’s running out for bananas. He comes back empty handed and his son asks why. The elderly man says, “They were green, so I did not want to risk wasting money incase I’m gone by the time they ripen.” Unfortunately, some have the same attitude towards reserves. Board members …

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